Raffles's Malkoha
Rhinortha chlorophaea
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="rhinortha-chlorophaea"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/rhinortha-chlorophaea/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/rhinortha-chlorophaea/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/rhinortha-chlorophaea/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="rhinortha-chlorophaea"></birdfyi-bird>The Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.6 cm and a weight of 52.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
Acerca de
Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) — 30–35 cm. Slender; rufous above with green gloss; pale grey below; long white-tipped tail; red bill and orbital skin. Inhabits primary and tall secondary forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic; forages in the mid-storey. Insectivore; eats caterpillars and large insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,6 cm | 9.3 in |
| Peso | 52,5 g | 1.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SA.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes audible through dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Rhinortha |
| Especies | Rhinortha chlorophaea |
Distribution
Raffles's Malkoha has been recorded in 1 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Raffles's Malkoha endangered?
How does the Raffles's Malkoha nest?
What does the Raffles's Malkoha sound like?
How big is the Raffles's Malkoha?
What order and family does the Raffles's Malkoha belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family